Minor in Chicana/o/x Studies

Explore Chicanx History & Culture

Regardless of your ethnicity, a minor in Chicana/o/x Studies will help you better understand the Chicanx community.

In the program, you’ll learn about Chicanx history and have the opportunity to choose from electives that cover various topics, including literature, immigration, activism, media, education, and more.

To complete the minor, you will need to fulfill four classes and submit the minor declaration form.

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What You'll Learn

The following information comes from the official , which outlines all degree requirements and serves as the guide to earning a degree. Courses are designed to provide a well-rounded and versatile degree, covering a wide range of subject areas.

Chicana-Chicano Studies Minor

Chicana/o/x Electives

For a full list of the Chicana/o/x elective courses offered, check out the catalog.

Sample Courses

CHSTÌý233. RACE, ETHNICITY, AND THE ECONOMY IN THE U.S. AND LATIN AMERICA. 5 Credits.

Satisfies: a BACR for social sciences.
Introduces how inequality is reflected, constructed, and reproduced through notions of race, class, and gender in the US and Latin America. This course asks: what are the forms of knowledge, practices, institutions, and values that have an informed power structure that influences the meaning of racial, ethnic, and economic relations in the U.S. and Latin American? What is power, and how does it help us understand how inequality between the U.S. and Latin America is structured?

CHSTÌý310. CHICANX/LATINX IN THE U.S. MEDIA. 5 Credits.

Pre-requisites: ENGL 201.
Satisfies: a university graduation requirement–diversity.
Survey of how Chicanx/Latinx have been depicted in film, news, television, and other media formats in the U.S. Examines Hollywood depictions of the Latino/a experience in the film industry from the early period of U.S. cinema to contemporary representations; the depictions of Latinx in television and the news; and the emergence of Chicanx/Latinx early documentary to the full length dramatic feature film.

CHSTÌý330. LATINO IMMIGRATION TO THE U.S.. 5 Credits.

Pre-requisites: ENGL 201.
Satisfies: a university graduation requirement–diversity.
Historical overview of Latino immigration from Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. Special attention is given to the largest Latino sub groups in the United States. Examines the social phenomenon of labor migration and immigration from Latin America in the context of political, economic, and national inequalities. The transnational character of Latino immigrants and its political, economic, and cultural contributions to sending and receiving nations are covered.

CHSTÌý400. CHICANO AND LATINO HEALTH. 5 Credits.

Pre-requisites: CHST 201.
Provides an overview of current theories and research concerning the physical and mental health of Chicano/Latino populations in the US. Introduction to domains of health resilience and health risk in U.S. Latino populations and consider how social and political-economic context, cultural based beliefs, and health behaviors come together to influence health outcomes.

Career Possibilities

  • Community OrganizerÌý
  • Nonprofit Program CoordinatorÌý
  • Immigration AdvocateÌý
  • Social WorkerÌý
  • Human Rights AdvocateÌý
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) CoordinatorÌý
  • Public Interest AdvocateÌý
  • Policy AnalystÌý
  • Housing Advocate
  • Professor or Lecturer of Chicano/a/x StudiesÌý
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion EducatorÌý
  • Multicultural Education SpecialistÌý
  • College Admissions CounselorÌý
  • Academic Advisor or CounselorÌý
  • Cultural Program CoordinatorÌý
  • Program Coordinator for Resource CentersÌý
  • Literacy Program CoordinatorÌý
  • Researcher studying social, cultural, or political issues affecting Chicano/a/x communitiesÌý
  • HistorianÌý
  • Study Abroad Coordinator
  • Community Development CoordinatorÌý
  • Policy Researcher or AnalystÌý
  • Urban Planner
  • Community LiaisonÌý
  • Legislative AideÌý
  • Human Rights SpecialistÌý
  • Urban HistorianÌý
  • Environmental Justice Advocate
  • Artist or PerformerÌý
  • Arts Program CoordinatorÌý
  • Cultural Arts DirectorÌý
  • Documentary FilmmakerÌý
  • Journalist/WriterÌý
  • Art Therapist (additional certification may be required)
  • Music HistorianÌý
  • Storytelling ConsultantÌý
  • Writer or JournalistÌý
  • Podcast Host/ProducerÌý
  • Events Organizer
  • Public Health Outreach WorkerÌý
  • Human Resources SpecialistÌý
  • Mental Health AdvocateÌý
  • Wellness Program CoordinatorÌý
  • Community Health WorkerÌý
  • Health EducatorÌý
  • Patient AdvocateÌý
  • Substance Abuse Program Coordinator
  • Diversity ConsultantÌý
  • Marketing Consultant with a cultural focusÌý
  • Corporate Social Responsibility Coordinator
  • Supplier Diversity ManagerÌý
  • Development CoordinatorÌý
  • Communications ManagerÌý
  • International Marketing Manager
  • International Development Specialist
  • Humanitarian Aid WorkerÌý
  • Program OfficerÌý
  • Global Health CoordinatorÌý
  • International Relations Consultant
  • Emergency Response Coordinator
  • International Trade AnalystÌý
  • Export/Import Specialist
  • Victim AdvocateÌý
  • Corrections Program Specialist
  • Case ManagerÌý
  • Immigration AdvocateÌý
  • Civil Rights InvestigatorÌý
  • Law Enforcement Liaison
  • Museum CuratorÌý
  • Heritage Preservationist

A minor in Chicano/a/x Studies helps you understand the cultural, social, political, and historical contributions of Chicano and Latino communities. It’s valuable for various careers, from education and public service to business and law.

By pursuing this minor, you’ll be prepared for jobs involving cultural awareness, equity and justice, diversity, and community engagement.

The Chicano/a/x Studies minor will significantly enhance your future career in the following areas: